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After increasing the series tally to 2-1 in Game 3, the Los Angeles Lakers progressed to their next face-off with the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night. Game 4 of the LeBron James-Ja Morant postseason matchup took place at LA’s home court and the NBA world witnessed the attendance of several big names in the courtside seats. Present among the sea 0f Lakers and Grizzlies fans were actor/producer Adam Sandler, Duke and Duchess of Sussex Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Kardashian clan, and more.

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Following the Game 2 loss, the Lakers regained the upper hand again after they defeated the Grizzlies in the following game. Despite Ja Morant‘s game-high 45 points, LA secured a 111-101 victory.

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Celebrities attend LeBron James’ Lakers face-off with the Grizzlies

Crypto.com Arena witnessed thousands of fans cheering for their favorite team with vigor as the teams gradually neared the end of the playoff series. The crucial event was attended by several big personalities from the entertainment and sports industry. “Grown Ups” star Adam Sandler showed up in a casual get-up consisting of a gray t-shirt and neon lime green hoodie.

Members of the Kardashian clan opted for a chic style. Kris wore a violet suit with black pointed boots, while Kim went for an all-black look with knee-high boots and black shades. The reality TV star’s son Saint accompanied was seen wearing a Lakers jersey No. 9, which happens to be Tristan Thompson’s jersey number.

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Prince Harry and his wife/former actress Meghan Markle too were present in the arena. While their presence seemingly drew mixed reactions from NBA fans, the couple were nonetheless seen enjoying themselves.

Lakers’ big-time supporter and NFL legend Shannon Sharpe were present at the game too. Going for a casual look, he wore an olive green jacket and black pants.

Ja Morant rejoins his team after Game 1 injury

Following the collision with Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis during the first game of their playoff series, Ja Morant was sidelined for Game 2 due to a hand injury. This left his team to face King James and AD without their star player. However, the Grizzlies managed to score 103 points and secure their first postseason victory.

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Morant eventually returned to the court after missing one game. However, he is yet to lead his team to victory.

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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